This is very close to my heart. I hope you all don't mind me posting it here for anyone else who wants to participate. We lost twin boys 13 years ago, but today on infant loss day I am lucky enough to be celebrating the birthdays of my 13 year old daughter and 6 year old son.
Join the international Wave of Light October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day across the world. We would like to invite you to take part in the global 'Wave of Light'. Simply light a candle at 7pm and leave it burning for at least 1 hour to join us in remembering all babies that have died during pregnancy, at, during or after birth.
This can be done individually or in a group, at home or in a communal space. Wherever you do this, you will be joining a global wave of light in memory of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time.
Love to all of you who are living with the loss of a child :rose:
I didn't know of this. Time to light a candle for an hour. My heart goes out to all parents that this has happened to.
Dave_Notts
I too have had a stillborn baby she would have been 14 March gone, I always think of others that have been through such a loss. I didn’t realise there was such a day, it is nice to all think of each other today.
So Thanks for your thread!
Such a hard topic to raise awareness of
I hope you don’t mind me putting these two groups up they may be of some comfort as they have been for me.
I would like to put here SANDS which stands for Stillborn and neonatal death society was a great source of comfort to me as they are a group of parents that have gone through the same ordeals. They were on the end of a phone when ever I needed them.
I would like to thank them for their support, I will never forget how they helped me knowing I wasn’t alone.
And I support Tommy’s campaign they research the possible causes as to what could have gone wrong.
Thanks for this sweetheart, lighting a candle for my baby angel Aimee Louise, who is always in my heart and with me always.
Although technically a miscarriage at 14 weeks, I had to go through a 14 hour labour to deliver her.
To my little flower who would have been 12 this year. :inlove:
Sending everyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby or an infant, some peace and strength vibes for today and always xxx
you can also light a virtual candle here for your lost angel....or any loved one who has passed over.
with thought for those I know... and those I don't
lp
I don't know how to do the pic's into posts still :-(
We will light a candle and reflect on those lost and those who have lost
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This has just made me cry
Thinking of my three angel babies ..
Feb 1983 (12 week miscarriage - gender unknown)
June 8th 1986 - My only son Alex (full term, cord round neck)
Sept 1991 (14 week miscarriage - gender unknown)
and can I also send my most heartfelt condolances to all parents of lost babies of whatever age. No loss is quite as painful as that of your own child.
My daughter Alexis would be 26 now and my brother a year older than I.
Kind thoughts to all parents, siblings, grandparents who have lost a child in their family xxxx
21 years have passed since that sad day,
You closed your eyes and slipped away,
No length of time can take away,
My thoughts of you from day to day.
For my baby brother who died aged 13 months.
My candle still burns and will never go out xx
Love to all who have experienced loosing a child , Especially my mum who's never been the same since xx
My candle is late but it still carries the same thoughts :love:
A very moving thread.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nola x
I miscarried 21 years ago so my thoughts are with anyone who has lost a child whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS.
Going to bed now.
Going to look in on our two, 7 and 8, and thank god.
I have no idea how I would cope if they weren't here.
To all the parents who have lost.
Much love to everyone affected by loss.
Mrs 777 xxxxxxxx
This poem has brought me a lot of comfort over the years, and was written, I believe either by or for the medium Doris Stokes in memory of the son she lost.
I post it here, so others may get some comfort from it also.
Heaven's Baby Castle
In a baby's castle just beyond my eye
My baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy
Who am I to wish his back into this world of strife?
No, play on my baby, you have eternal life
When all around is silent and sleep forsakes my eyes
I'll hear his tiny footsteps come running at my side
His little hand caresses me so tenderly and sweet
I'll breathe a little prayer and close my eyes and embrace his in my sleep
Now I have a treasure I rate above all other
I have known true glory - I am still his mother
Thank you Fire for starting this thread,hopefully it will make people realise children are precious gifts.
I send love and strength to anyone who has been affected by this horrible, cruel loss.
I light 1 candle for my own angel who would be a teenager now.
2 candles for my sisters angels, so wanted,so loved but not to bexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Didn't know was yesterday but lighting a candle and remembering precious xxx
I may be percieved by some for my hard line views but... I feel for anyone who has lost a child, and my heart really does go out to those people.
This thread has touched many people including me.
To everyone who has lost a child.
